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Weeknight Baked Gnocchi
4.8 from 54 votes

Weeknight Baked Gnocchi

Weeknight Baked Gnocchi combines tender gnocchi with a hearty beef and marinara sauce base, baked until bubbly and topped with melted mozzarella. This dish blends soft dumplings with a rich tomato meat sauce flavored with garlic and red wine. Fresh herbs like parsley and basil add freshness, while Parmesan cheese contributes umami depth. The baking step melds the ingredients together with creamy melted cheese, ideal for a comforting meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef lean
  • 1 onion diced, small
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup red wine dry
  • 1 marinara sauce 24-ounce jar
  • 6 cups gnocchi cooked
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 3 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella torn into pieces
  • ¼ cup basil chiffonade, leaves

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.  Lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and onion, and cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Stir in marinara sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, about 5 minutes. Stir in gnocchi, Parmesan and parsley until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Spread gnocchi mixture into the prepared baking dish; top with mozzarella. Place into oven and bake until bubbly, about 20-25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.